# US consumer confidence near 12-1/2-year low amid labor market fears

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-30 01:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFO Dive | Consumer confidence sags to 12-year low, eroded by inflation, job anxiety | 2026-09-29 18:28 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNVzBuZ2tOem5VZURZMng5UE56S2Z4TzZUZjBDdDJoNDJKWk8tNDNsZTl0SmxpM21mTk1fMEkzMk9XcVYtNm1LRFhjd1hiT0I5R0o3RksxcEpkY1A1OXFxU2RZSlRHZ2ZWUlVqU01Bd0RGaUR4Q1pEMFZZM1dKNnoyc1h3YU0ya1UyTXRyamdkTU5DUFcyWXc5cEQ1TGplN0tNcFppRW1BbXB4cHM5Ykp3d2o5bUkyUUM4STVzMy02RQ?oc=5) |
| wsj.com | U.S. Stocks Edge Lower as Consumer Confidence Sinks | 2026-09-29 18:28 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQWko3cmRCbHVySThrYWU1NU0yTUlDT3pvQ25aQmlQSnppNU5jcnJ4cHRPdUphUnc2bFNXcko1TDg0WVZQczIybXhjRHR5TXB0aGV4RjIza21EaDZ1UlRudERidGNVZWlSbDFrV0plNUxBaVVpaU05RmJ4RWFmWmdiQkRBVXVLT0hGWWk0eG1ObzBGNVgyRUxvSFF3?oc=5) |

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